#blood blossums

[gremlin-bot]

This is based off this prompt from @stealingyourbones! Now this does have Hanahaki disease in it as well as blood and things to do with the lungs if y'all don't like that! this is also my first time writing for DC. 

Edit: Here is the ao3 link

Blooming Death, Please Love Me

Danny never thought he would get Hanahaki disease after the accident. He was too busy with ghosts and general survival. He sees that he is wrong now, with burning lungs and the taste of iron on his tongue. Small red petals cupped in now bloody hands. Most would think it was a rose in his lungs, but Danny can feel they are not. His core hurts, lungs burn, and blood blossoms bloom in his lungs.

Danny sighs. He'll have to deal with this later, his break is almost up and he still has half of his shift left. He just hopes Tim doesn't come in while he's working, his lungs and core wouldn't be able to take it.

Danny usually works nights in a 24/7 coffee shop next to the Gotham University campus. It pays well enough for his shitty crime alley apartment, plus he can go there straight after his classes. He didn't expect to see any vigilantes during his working hours, but Red Robin's coffee addiction won't rest (much like the vigilante himself).

Now vigilantes aren't the only high profile people to tumble in during Danny's shifts. The Wayne family, for some ungodly reason, tends to stop in. According to his co-workers, they mostly stop in only during his shift. Danny thinks they are liars. Why would they only come during his shift, it's not like he does anything that would catch their attention. He's mostly retired from the hero gig and keeps invisible during his ghostly flights.  

Danny is just a normal tired college student trying to get through his shifts. Really he should have known that could never happen. The thing with being a barista is that you get really good at recognizing voices. So, when Red Robin came in a couple hours after Tim Drake with the same tired but steady voice, well Danny didn't tell a soul.

It's a Friday night and his lungs burn. Danny is trying his best to stay calm. Fixing the mess his heart got him into might turn his half-life into a bigger tragedy than it already was. To think his second death was blooming in his lungs over a hot, too smart for his own good, vigilante. Danny coughs, petals brush and burn his throat. They sit on the tip of his tongue, like the words he has yet to say. Blood blossoms, the only damn flower he couldn't live through. He was going to die from the burning of his chest and core. Spitting out the poison of his heart's creation, Danny gets back to work.

It was a slow night, not surprising considering Gotham is still recovering from a break out at Arkham. The chances of Tim showing up should be high but Red Robin hasn't been seen in the streets lately. Danny really should stop thinking about him, his core aches, but he really can't help but worry. 

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Tim was tired of not being able to take a full breath. He never had Hanahaki disease before. Never fell this hard for someone. This unexpected event put him out of commission for anything related to the bats and the birds. He hated it but couldn't blame them, not when he let it get this bad.

Tim's petals didn't start with the first time he saw Danny but damn was it close. A cute guy that doesn't even blink at the amount of espresso shots he asked for, isn't what kept Tim drawn to Danny. No it was his snark and brain. Tim often sees him working on some engineering project. If he has time, Tim will get Danny to ramble on what he's doing. Danny was brilliant. If he wasn't a full time student, Tim would have tried to snatch him for Wayne Enterprises.

He really hoped that the rest of his family didn't catch on to his crush, but hope can only take you so far. It was Dick that called him out on it. He is also the one to text it to the sibling group chat, like the trader he is. They make bets to find the person that has Tim looking like a love sick puppy. The first petal is coughed up, unnoticed by the family of great detectives, hidden under tongue and deflective words. 

Tim didn't look at the first petal, or the second or third. He refused to believe that his heart was gone this quick, before his family even had a chance to look for the boy who wanted to touch the stars. Another cough, more petals.

Jason is the one to find Danny first, surprisingly. He wasn't even trying to look either, but hey he'll take winnings anyway. Since then the rest of his siblings stalked the coffee shop for the boy to make sure he was good for Tim. Honestly Tim wouldn't be surprised if Bruce knew what was happening and was helping them. 

The commotion of his siblings hid his flowering lungs well, but at this point denial was useless. Tim fell hard for Danny, a cute boy with a brilliant mind to match. Tim coughs hard. Lungs rattling as a whole handful of petals fall from his mouth to his dinner plate past his poorly cupped hands. Everyone stops around him, it's silent. Tim for the first time looked at the petals from his lungs, white Chrysanthemums are the flowers suffocating him. Concerned chaos enraptured him.

Bruce pulls him from patrol, even after Arkum's break out. Everyone is walking on eggshells around him, well almost everyone. Jason doesn't feel the irrational guilt of worsting Tim's flower with teasing and the like. Tim may hate the situation he got himself into but at least someone is being sensible about it, (unlike himself). 

It's around the time he would stop in to see Danny as Red Robin, when Jason checks in on him. Tim is coughing up whole flower heads, their roots pulling at the inside of his lungs with a long stinging sensation that turns into a stab with each convulsion. Hands hold him upright as the petals stop falling from his mouth. 

Jason looks worried before sighing, his face shifting to a shit eating smirk. "It's been a week and here I thought you are smart enough to confess" 

"You just saw me cough up a garden and that's what you say to me? Unbelievable!" Tim flat start is barely held as he fights a slightly hysterical laugh.

"Really living life here, Timbo. How's those flowers tasting? Not good I assume but clearly you like them enough to keep them so fucking long"

"Yeah, yeah, I get it. I should confess and shit, but I'm on mandatory bed rest. If Alfred catches me going out, I think I'll die from the disappointment."

Jason smirks turns smug "Good thing I already told him I was taking you out so you can take care of your sad love life. Come on let's go before your boy toy’s shift ends"

This sends Tim into a panic. He is nowhere near ready to go outside the manor least of all talk to Danny, but Jason doesn't care. He throws Tim over his shoulder and turns to walk out of Tim's room.

"Wait! Wait! Wait!!" Tim pleads "I'm not even sure if Danny likes guys and I'm not meeting him looking like I've been dying the past week!"

"The dying thing is true and you know it but I guess you can get changed." Jason relents, setting Tim down. "Be out by my bike in 10 or I'm hunting you down"

Tim scurries to his closet. Okay, he's doing this. To think that out of all of his siblings it would be Jason that finally gets him to confess. Tim is going to make him pay for his coffee when this is all over.

___________

Danny's shift is almost over, and there is still no sign of Red Robin. Not seeing him for a week shouldn't worry him this much, Tim could be on a business trip for all Danny knows. Actually he would know, Tim has a habit of complaining about having to leave for them.

His core burns as a red vapor starts to trickle up his throat. Hanahaki disease shouldn't be taking over his lungs this fast, but life decided to deal him a bad hand. Danny painfully swallows the vapor. He just has to make it to the end of his shift, he'll call Jazz for help then.

He is resting his head on the counter with his eyes closed, trying to manage the blooming pain. He is the only one here tonight besides his manager Anna. The bell above the door rings out into the quiet shop. He stands up from his resting position putting on his customer service smile. 

Tim is standing just in the door. Their blue eyes meet and red vapor fills his burning lungs. Danny is going to drown in petals and green flaked blood. Danny starts coughing hard, not even trying to hide the bloody petals falling from his lips, nor the vapor rolling up into the air. 

Tim rushes to the counter, his own petals starting to fall from him. At the same time Danny's manager walks out from the back, stopping him from vaulting over the counter. She looks startled before seeing their collection of petals. 

"Danny, you can take the rest of your shift off. I'll cover the rest just to figure your shit out before you come in next okay." She says while helping Danny up.

He glances at Tim then back at her before nodding. "Okay, I'll clean the mess-"

"No. I got it, plus I think that you'll only make it worse at the moment." She gives him a small smile, while shoo-ing to the back so he can grab his things.

"Well, since you are waiting for him, is there anything I can get you?" She asked.

Oh right Tim forgot Jason was there. His brain shut off when he saw Danny crumple from a familiar cough. The red vapor and amount of blood mixed with the petals was concerning but hopefully that will be fixed after this. Petals fill his mouth as he orders him and Danny coffee. Pushing Jason to the counter to pay as they discussed (argued) on the way there.

Danny comes out the same time their order is done. Tim grabs the drinks and walks up to the cause of the flowers blooming in his lungs. Danny looks nervous, but smiles at Tim with slightly bloody teeth anyway. That shouldn't be hot. Tim blushes as he holds back the worst of his coughs. Petals puff out of his mouth like the first fallen leaves in autumn caught in the wind. Danny giggles as his own bloody petals fall.

"Man, I guess we got each other huh." Danny sighs

"Yeah, wanna talk about it? It's a little late to take you out for dinner, unless you want Batburger?" Tim leads Danny out of the coffee shop, leaving Jason behind.

"Batburger for a first date doesn't sound too bad." Danny grins, and the pull in his lungs disappears. The last of the Chrysanthemums petals leave his mouth. He looks at Danny hoping to see the same, but Danny looks anxious and in pain still.

"But, before that there's something I have to tell you. If we are doing this it would be unfair for you to not know" Danny takes a deep breath and turns to look at Tim. He really shouldn't tell Tim but he'll have to trust him. 

"I'm half ghost. I had a lab accident when I was younger that killed me but brought me back… mostly. Now I can turn into a ghost and have ghost power. Also fangs but that's less important and I'm rambling now. Please say something."  

Tim blinked "Well that wasn't what I was expecting but at this point, it could be worse. I believe and accept you. We can talk more about that later in a different place." Tim said, looking hopefully at Danny. 

The burning in Danny's lungs stopped with one last drag of red vapor and bloody petals fall from his lips. He relaxes and takes Tim's hand.

"Good, because the flowers that were in my lungs are like one of the only thing that can kill ghosts and they fucking burned. Anyway, where is the nearest Batburger?" Danny says, casual as ever.

"Wait, WHAT!!" 

[ao3feed-bnha-rarepair]

I Love Everybody(because I Love You)

I love everybody(because I love you) by CabinetDweller

Toga loves Uraraka more than anything, more than blood, more than knives. Toga would gladly die for her because Uraraka is everything Toga wishes to be and more. Uraraka is pink tulips and cherry blossum tea. Love drips from the others finger tips and pours from her smile, Toga only seeps poison into the air.

Uraraka is guilty and enamored the same time. She's grossly and shamelessly inlove with a villain(her best friend.) If it came down to Toga or her career, she doesn't know what she'd choose(she does, it's Toga.) She couldn't breathe without Toga but she knows this is wrong.

Words: 929, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/F

Characters: Toga Himiko, Uraraka Ochako, Class 1-A

Relationships: Toga Himiko/Uraraka Ochako, Toga Himiko & Uraraka Ochako

Additional Tags: No beta we die like big sis mag, Mild Hurt/Comfort, Communication, Teens being teens, No Smut, Alternate Universe - Childhood Friends, Dialogue Heavy, Toga Himiko Needs a Hug, Uraraka Ochako Needs a Hug, They Get Hugs, from each other, Forbidden Love, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse

Read Here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46309051

[messyponiessi]

An attempt at drawing Pastel Gore. I don’t think it classifies since, well, Yadedi Nefryt (the name of my Fantroll OC) is a jade blood so it looks like shes bleeding from the eyes and chest, but hey at least it looks pretty! Also, those flowers are supposed to be how Lotus Flower’s from the top, representing her morial, since (at least in my mind) my fantroll is in a Moraliagence with @sky-chau ‘s Fantroll Ch’tula Inkkal (Apologies if I did not spell that right)

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[tinandabin]

Hi, I urgently need yandere Muichiro Giyuu and Rengoku (Separated) with a tsukugo reader who pushed her yandere to sacrifice herself and an oni ends up attacking her. But does she survive in the end?

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here u go!! I hope u like this. C:

Muichiro-

Now, student and teacher relationships are considered....idk?? Pedo?? But well, there is not much age difference in both of you but it still is inappropriate.

But Muichiro does not give a fuck.

Would relentlessly train you so you can be strong and not die but would also rather cuddle you. Ends up doing nothing and takes a nap with you.

Still, he does train you.

And so he is sent on a mission and he takes you with him so he can first off, flex his strength, and second, to see if you are capable enough to protect yourself, and third, so he can spend more time with you.

All those reasons are bullshit except for the third and first one.

And well, Muichiro was in a daze as a demon was like in front of his eyes. Baring it's fangs.

I kid you not, the demon was so annoyed that Muichiro wasn't fazed at all. A KID. IS NOT. SCARED. OF. IT.

Can you see how insulting that is to a man-eating demon?

The demon too does not give a fuck that Muichiro is very powerful.

All the while Muichiro was thinking like when you both should have another nap and how can he make you stay with him forever. Even in death.

So the demon goes to attack Muichiro.

Muichiro originally was gonna sidestep the demon but sadly, you didn't think that he was gonna do it.

And what more honourable way to die by saving your master?

And so the demon ends up biting your neck.

Muichiro was still in a daze even when you pushed him. When he smelt blood, your blood, he snapped out of it.

Blood was rapidly pouring out your neck and you were gonna die any second now.

His breaths became shorter and he felt like he was going to faint, it felt like he was the one dying, not you.

His eyes became watery, and he literally cried.

There come the swears.

"You shitfucking ratty asshole. I will send you to hell and come there myself you rotten fuckface. How dare you hurt my beloved one, slimy ASS CLOWN. YOU INSECURE PRICK BLOSSUM."

He tortures the demon badly. He knows he can't save you now because life has already left your eyes.

After that incident, he seems to indulge in daydreams more often. In a world, where you both are alive and happy together.

Now whenever he sees a demon rather than getting the job done quickly, he takes his time torturing them.

"The peony symbolises love, honour, happiness, wealth, romance, and beauty. It fits you perfectly, darling." ~Tokito Muichiro

Giyuu--

Honestly, him letting you go on a mission, and even letting you out of his estate? Where's the Oscar.

Taking you on a mission with him puts him more at ease than him letting you stay home alone or go on a mission alone.

He always has a reason to make you be in his view 24/7. Literally. Don't test him.

He would be gentle with you when training.

If you get even a bit tired, it's okay, you can go take a nap and then bath while he is cooking your favourite food.

You think of him as a parent. LMAO, I CANT.

You THINK OF HIM AS A PARENT WHILE HE IS THERE GETTING YOUR WEDDING RINGS READY BAHAHAHHA.

And when you do admit you think of him as a parent, goddamnit he is so offended and immediately starts taking himself out of the parent zone to friend zone.

Because in friendzone he might have a chance.

"NO NO, I could NEVER replace your PARENTS. Please, think of ME only as a FRIEND for NOW." He is so worried about being your parent that you are now the offended one.

But alright, he takes you on a mission with him. There are two demons.

Giyuu was gonna send you back when you said I will take that demon as you got ready to fight leaving no room for him to argue.

He finishes off the demon he was told to kill by you and comes towards you to only see you injured. It's not even severe. As a demon slayer that is.

It's just that you are a bit limping and there's a bruise on your arm.

And Giyuu is so angry he literally finishes off the demon faster than Muzan ever could.

Now, I would have killed you in this Giyuu one but it seems as to that wouldn't be good for Giyuu. I mean, the same goes for Muichiro but hahah-

After that, you cannot go out at all. He also has a breathing mask, y'know....just in case.

Enjoy the rest of your locked-up life.

"You love me, I love you. This is our happy ending, tulip."

Kyojuro--

Let's say that Senjuro had a friend who's older sister, which was you, had heard about demon slayers and wanted to be one.

And Kyojuro takes an instant liking to you and takes you in as his Tsukugou!

So you train under him for a long while after you join the demon slayer corps.

Well, you both go on missions together everytime because Kyojuro doesn't trust you to take care of yourself at all.

And you know what? I'm gonna make it a bit sad. Or I hope so.

You both go on the mugen train mission.

And you both are fighting upper rank 3 and well, Akaza doesn't fight/kill women so he is mostly dodging and ignoring you all the while intent on killing Kyojuro.

So when he is about to punch him through the stomach, you push him out of the way and well, Akaza kind of killed you.

And Akaza is HORRIFIED. HE KILLED A WOMAN. A WOMEN.

AND HE IS SCREAMING IN YOUR FACE TO SAY THAT YOU WILL BECOME A DEMON BECAUSE HE CAN NOT KILL A WOMAN!!!

All the while, Kyojuro is just frozen and then the sunlight comes and without any trouble of pulling his hand out of your stomach, Akaza very regretfully runs away.

And Tanjiro does his part of hinokami kagura and stuff.

Then you can see Kyojuro holding your lifeless body as he emotionlessly stares at you.

He picks up his sword and stabs himself in the heart.

Mhm. He kills himself to be with you.

If he didn't do that I feel like he would end up like Shinobu. All fake cheery and mocking and with bloodlust to kill Akaza.

"I can't live without you, please, stay with me." ~ Kyojuro Rengoku.

MASTERLIST

[princealigorna]

His eyes they closed And his last breath spoke He had seen all to be seen A life once full Now an empty vase Wilt the blossums On his early grave

Walk away me boy Walk away me boy And by morning we'll be free Wipe that golden tear From your mother dear And raise what's left Of the flag for me

Then the rosary beads Count them 1 2 3 Fell apart as they hit the floor In a garb of black We must pay respect To the color we're born to mourn

Walk away me boys Walk away me boys And by morning we'll be free Wipe that golden tear From your mother dear Raise what's left Of the flag for me

In his place there grew An angry festered wound Filled with hatred and remorse Where I pick and scratch 'Til the blood amassed To silent rage now that fills my lungs For there are many ways To kill a man they say With bayonet, axe or sword But son a bullet fired From a shapeless guise Just leaves the shell of a Thompson gun

Walk away me boys Walk away me boys And by morning we'll be free Wipe that golden tear From your mother dear Raise what's left Of the flag for me

From the east out to the western shore Where many men and many more will fall But no angel flies with me tonight Though freedom reigns on all And curse the name for which We slaved our days So every men chose Kingdom Come

But sure as night turns day It's the passion play Oh my God What have they done With madmans rage Well they dug our graves But the dead rise again you fools

Walk away me boys Walk away me boys And by morning we'll be free Wipe that golden tear From your mother dear Raise what's left Of the flag for me Walk away me boy Walk away me boys And my morning we'll be free Wipe that golden tear From your mother dear And raise what's left Of the flag for me

[shower-phantom-ideas]

The school plants blood blossums outside for extra protection

[fandomkins-archived-blog]

Self Care for Crona

Cherry Blossom Bathbomb / Black Tea Tree Bath Melts / Glitter Bath Bomb

Coconut White Soap / Picture / Black Vanilla Candle

Velvet Plush Solid Blanket / Happy Crona Sticker / White Throw Pillow

[zicko2]

fuck you for introducing me to the sexuality of cold, pointed steel shoved and into a body fuck you for showing me blood and guts tied into a shibari bow of love and beauty fuck you for making pain a seduction tactic and fuck you for creating a blood red blossum in my subconscious that can only be watered by subjugation

[rev-davin-mac-lugh]

Solitary spring equinox rite 2017

Spring equinox solitary rite

by Rev. Davin Mac Lugh, ADF

Introduction

Where I live, the days are warm and pleasant, bird song fills the air, trees are once again adorned in their cloaks of green.  Grass sprouts bright green and we briefly enjoy the visual splendor of wild flowers blooming.  Other parts of the world are still having cold days, and the snow only just beginning to melt if at all. Whether or not you are still under feet of snow or facing 80 degree highs, we can look within and at our lives to see what is or is not flourishing and "springing" to life.

 What you will need:

This rite can be performed indoors or out, however because of the season I am writing with the assumption most people will perform this rite indoors at a shrine of their making.

You'll need:

a cup or chalice and something to drink such as water or whisky

a bowl of water or other item to represent a "Well",

3 candles and heat safe plate or bowl to hold charcoal disk for incense offerings for the "fire"

Some sort of "tree" to represent the world tree.

A large bowl to place offerings into.  

a divination system such at runes, Ogham, Tarot or oracle cards ect.

a bit of silver

Offerings appropriate to your deity  of the occasion.  

an image of your deity(ies) of the occasion such as a picture printed from the internet.

Incense offering:  I suggest a mixture made up Frankincense, dried pine needles (chopped and ground to powder), and mistletoe (also dried crushed and ground to powder.)

Oats, cornmeal or flower for the earth mother offering.

A comfortable cushion or chair to sit on at the shrine.

Preparing for the rite:

Set up your shrine. Place the fire, well and tree in a triangle with the tree at the point farthest away from you (this makes it easier to access the fire and the well).  

Place your images of the deity(ies) of the occasion on either side of and slightly behind the tree.

If possible place your offering bowl  in the center of the fire, well and tree.  If not then on the floor in front of the shrine will do just as well.

for the fire place your three candles around whatever holds your charcoal disk.  

Gather your silver, incense and offerings and light your charcoal disk.

The rite:

I. Opening

               A. Opening prayer: "The wheel ever turns! I have come to mark the spring equinox! I call to the gods, spirits and ancestors, join me at my fire on this special day!  I ask you forgive any errors and grant me your blessings.  So be it!"

                               1. Two powers exercise. (pgs 36-37 of Our Own Druidry).  

               B. Purification: *place some of the incense on the offering disk

                               1. *dip three fingers into your well and as you speak the incantation gently cast water in the four directions and say "by the might of the waters and the light of the fire may this space be made whole and holy."

                               2.  *again dip three fingers and gently cast water on the shrine saying "by the might of the waters and light of the fire I make this shrine whole and holy."

                               3. *dip three fingers into the waters and gently cast water on yourself saying "by the might of the waters and light of the fire I make myself whole and holy".

               C. Earthmother offering:  "Earth mother, all things come from you.  I honor you and your ways.  I ask that you bless this rite as you bless all the world. Earthmother accept this offering!" *take a hand full of the cornmeal/flour/oats and place them in the offering bowl.

               D. Statement of purpose- " The nature spirits return! The snows have melted, warmth returns, and new life burst forth! Day and Night are once more equal. As the ancients did before me and my children's children will do after me, I have come to honor the equinox and to find balance in my life."

 E. Hallowing the three hallows.  

                               1. Fire- *light the three candles* "I light this fire as a blessing to all beings. Light of the heavens come and be in this hearth. Sacred fire, burn within me." *place some more incense on disk in center.

                               2. Well- "In the darkness flows the waters of wisdom, come and be in this well. Sacred waters flow within me." *place silver in well

                               3. Tree- *place 3 fingers in the well and gently cast water on the tree* "rooted deep and crowned high, the world tree connects us all.  Sacred tree grow within me."

                               4. Establishing the sacred Center- "The sea surrounds and supports me, the land stretches out around me, the sky arches over me, and in the center burns a sacred fire.  Let me pray with a good fire!"

               F. Opening the gates-

                               1.  Offering to the gatekeeper "oh! (name of gatekeeper being) Hear my call! I ask you to aid me in opening the gates between the worlds.  I ask that you watch and ward the open gates.  Gatekeeper accept this offering!" *place incense on charcoal disk or other offering in the bowl*

                               2. *making a spiral motion with the hand starting at the center and spiraling out say "Let the fire be opened as a gate, let the well be opened as a gate, let the tree hold fast the way.  Open as an eye, open as a mouth, open as a door. by my will and word let the gates be open!" *spread your hands and arms apart from center as if opening great double doors*

II. Ritual body

               A. Inviting the three kindred

                               1. Ancestors- "by blood and bone, of spirit and stone, I call to the mighty dead.  Come and join me at the fire.  Mighty dead accept this offering!" *place incense on charcoal or offering in bowl*                                

                               2. Nature spirits- "Noble spirits of land, sea and sky, of green sap and red blood, I offer you friendship, Be welcome at my fire.  Noble ones accept my offering!" *place incense on charcoal or offering in bowl.

                               3. Gods- "Shining ones! Gods and goddesses of the realms, hear my call!  Know me as an ally and friend.  Shinning ones accept my offering! *Place incense on charcoal or offerings in bowl.

               B. Key Offerings-  *call to your chosen deity of the occasion and place your offerings in the bowl

               C. Prayer of sacrifice- "Let my voice rise upon the fire, let my voice resound in the sea! OH mighty kindred You have turned to me as I have turned to you. Accept these offerings!"

Meditation: Spring is a time of birth and rebirth. A time when the sleeping power of nature bursts fourth in to life. The spirits of the plants suddenly seem to come out of their hybernation. Now is a good time to reflect on our own life. What parts of ourselves and our lives are still in hibernation? Do they need to be? Are there aspects of our selves that need to "wake up" and spring into life?  If so how? Or are there aspects of our life that should be growing anew but aren't? Is our career stagnant? our relationships? How about your relationship with the Holy kindred? Is it blossuming? Spend time pondering one or a couple of these questions.  After a time, when you feel ready proceed to the omen to see what guidance the Kindred offer.

               D. Seeking an omen- Ask the kindred, "what must I do to to make (whatever situation or aspect of self) flourish and spring into life once again?"  Take the omen and meditate upon its meaning in context to your life and the question.

               E. The waters of life

                               1. pour your drink into the cup or chalice. "I pour the waters of inspiration, I draw from the well of wisdom, I fill the cauldron of my spirit with this drink." *hold the cup to the open gate "oh (name of deity of occasion) I have given to you.  Now as a gift calls for a gift I ask that your give in kind.  I open my heart to your blessing.  Let this be the ale of inspiration, and may your power flow through my veins.  Behold the waters of life!"  

                               2. *drink in the blessings

III. Closing

               A. Thanking the beings

                               1. Deity of the occasion- "I thank you, peace and farewell."

                               *incense or offering given

                               2. gods- "shining ones, I think you, peace and farewell."

                               *incense given

                               3. nature spirits- "Noble spirits, I thank you, peace and farewell."

                               *incense given

                               4. Ancestors- "mighty dead, I think you, peace and farewell."

                               *incense given

               B. Closing the gates        

                               1. Ask the gate keeper to aid in closing the gates and give offering

                               2. *making a spiraling motion with the hand from outside to center "Let the fire be closed as a gate, let the well be closed as a gate. Let the tree no longer hold the way.  Closed as an eye, closed as a mouth, closed as a door. By the keeper of the gates and my will and word, let the gates be closed!" *bring both hands together as if closing large double doors.

               C. thanking the earthmother- *place hand on the ground "Earthmother, thank you for upholding my rite as you uphold the world.  Accept my offering"

               D. "the fire, the well, the sacred tree, flow and flame and grow in me. Thus do I remember the work of the wise. This rite is ended. So be it.”

[meine-sehnsucht-nach-mir]

Bruised

Ive come to know turtlenecks and concealer I used to wear his necklace like a trophy Something i obtained Something they wanted I got it Good But the intensity doesnt last The blood vessels repair And what once was royal purple becomes layman yellow Ive come to know deep vs and looks of chagrin I counted down from eight Lying through my teeth Begging for a release less euphoric than what he intended I remember the others hands I remember whst i am supposed to do I am an actor on a continuous stage His flower on my collar bone weights my heart Its been two weeks and his hand is still on my breast The edges of his fingertips have begun to turn yellow like a flowering blossum Only i wish the plant would just die.

[thetucsonazpreacher]

Ruth 2: “Boaz” Now that Ruth and Naomi we’re back in Bethlehem, they needed to work for food and resources. Ruth decided that she would go out and gleaned in the fields. She knew that kinsmen were there, so she hoped to find some favor. She had no idea what kind of favor she would see, however. When Boaz realized who she was, he made sure she was protected and showed her much favor as well. He instructed that she stayed in his field, so that she wouldn’t be harassed by the other men. After sharing a meal with her, he instructed his men to “drop” bundles so that she may gather them. She asked him why he showed such favor, as she was a foreigner, and he shared that he had heard of what she did for Naomi. Ruth did what she felt was right, she followed her heart. The difference here, though, is that God was working in her heart, and He had big plans for her life. Once she was done for the evening, she returned home to Naomi. She shared with Naomi the favor from Boaz. Naomi knew Boaz, and told Ruth that he was one of thier "redeemers". The term used here is "goel", which is the "Jewish law [for] the right of redeeming and repurchasing, as well as of avenging blood, to the next relative, who was accordingly called by this name" (MG Eastson). This redeemer, Boaz, points us directly to Jesus, who rights our wrongs. Naomi understood the significance of Boaz and Ruth's developing relationship as it related to the inheritance of her late husband. Once again, neither of them really knew the long term effects of this blossuming relationship. We can learn a lot from Ruth here. We see that she worked very hard. We see that she was very committed to the work needed to take care of herself and Naomi. We also see her gratitutude for the favor of Boaz. Don't we get lazy sometimes in our faith and the day to day? The Lord tells us throughout the Scriptures to work hard, finish the race, and work out our slavation. Ruth was doing just that. In the final post of this short book, I'll share one additional fact that helps us to see one of the purposes of this great story. #jesus #biblestudy https://www.instagram.com/p/Bph2BMjjaew6VI04Y8JeOFOY-lEZSZ0blUa6dw0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=111h45nof5xk

[heavenlycherryfieldatdusk]

Memory crawls backwards into spring You must remember there was a time before heartache. You must remember your roots foraged in Pain. There is a difference between letting things go, and Squashing the blossum, Blood dripping from your locked fist.

ma